Foreword
Author"s Preface

1 Alfa - A Brief History
In The Beginning ? A.L.F.A. and the Cars of Merosi The Cars of Vittorio Jano ? Alfa"s Racing Effort Passenger Cars ? The Modern Era

2 Your Alfa - A Guided Tour
In General ? Engine ? Carburetors ? Fuel Injection Distributor/Coil Ignition ? Emission Controls Transmission and Drivetrain ? Body/Interior Electrical System

3 Buying an Alfa
Buying a New Alfa ? Choosing a Dealer ? Buying a Used Alfa ? An Example ? Initial Inspection ? Closer Inspection ? The Decision ? Buyer"s Checklist

4 Maintaining Your Alfa
The Tune-up Myth ? Driving Tips ? Engine ? Cooling System ? Oil Change ? Timing Chain/Belt ? Valve Adjustment and Camshaft Timing ? Ignition ? Spark Plugs ? Distributor ? Carburetor(s) ? SPICA Fuel Injection ? Bosch Fuel Injection ? Emission Controls ? Drivetrain ? Tires ? Electrical System ? General Troubleshooting

5 Engine
Failure Modes ? Faulty Head Gasket ? Crankshaft Crank Oil Plugs ? Rod and Main Bearings ? Oil Pump ? Timing Chains ? Drive Belts ? Cooling System ? Oil Leaks ? Oil Burning ? Low Performance ? Head Gasket Replacement ? 4- and 6-Cylinder Engines ? V-6 Engine ? V-6 Detensioner Rebuild

6 Fuel and Ignition
Carburetors ? Idle Mixture Adjustment ? Fuel Jets SP1CA Injection ? Pump Operation ? SPICA Tune-up ? SPICA Troubleshooting ? Injection Pump Repair Bosch Fuel Injection ? Bosch Failure Modes ? System Checks ? Bosch Modifications ? Ignition ? Timing

7 Transmission and Drivetrain
Flywheel ? Clutch ? Clutch Troubleshooting ? Clutch Replacement ? Transmission ? 2nd-gear Synchronizer Failure ? Transmission Removal Transmission Disassembly ? Alfetta Transaxle Removal and Disassembly ? Driveshaft Donut Replacement ? Differentials

8 Chassis, Tires and Brakes
Structural Rust ? Undercoating ? 750/101 Chassis 105 Chassis ? Derivative Chassis ? 116 Chassis Suspension ? Stabilizer Bars ? Springs ? Shock Absorbers ? Steering ? Wheels and Tires ? Brakes Giulietta ? Giulia ? Disc Brakes ? Brake Fluid and Bleeding

9 Bodywork and Interior
Exterior ? Cosmetic Rust ? Paint ? Dents ? Touch-up Paints ? Striping ? Trim ? Aerodynamics ? Interior Seats ? Seat Belts ? Steering Wheels ? Trim ? Window Winders ? Headliner ? Instruments ? Windshield Convertible Top ? Electronic Accessories

10 Electrical System Basics
Wiring Diagrams ? Current Flow Diagrams Electrical Grounds ? Fuses ? Troubleshooting Electrical Tests ? Jump Starting

11 Performance Modifications
Engine ? Head ? Headers/Mufflers ? Block ? Weber Carburetors ? SPICA Injection ? Bosch Fuel Injection Turbo/Supercharging ? Transmission ? Wheels/Tires Suspension ? Racing

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